Rob-Rah Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I am thrilled to discover I have germinated one plant of D. derbyensis from seed in my petiolaris tank. Phew. My first petiolaris from seed (why won't D. falconeri work for me??) It's given me courage to try some more of this group from seed now. Anyway, my lone plant will eventually want repotting and centering in the pot. My query is what kind of soil it likes. Or if the plain 2/1 peat/sand mix is ok. I have read that D. ordensis likes almost pure sand (though mine is in this "normal" drosera mix and doing fine), and D. derbyensis is similar in some respects. Also, does it have the extensive root system of D. ordensis (mine is in a 3" pot but the roots are trailing out of the bottom for a few coiled inches)? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL7836 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Congratulations on your germination! Hopefully many more to come!! :riding: In my fairly limited experience, the pubescent/hairy species are more similar to each other then they are different in their requirements. As far as potting mix, I see that many people have some strong opinions in one direction or another. And while I must respect their experience, I have not been able to discern significant advantages/disadvantages with varying amounts of sand/perlite/peat & LFS (so far - anyway). If kept in the same tank, drastically changing the mix makes one pot dry out far sooner than the others - potentially causing problems... Changing other environmental factors seem to make a much larger difference in growth then changes in potting media (ie: lighting intensity, humidity, ventilation, temperature, watering regimen, fertilization, etc.). Good luck with your Lasiocephs and remember to share whatever lessons they manage to teach you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I have both D. ordensis and D. derbyensis growing quite happily in a standard 2:1 mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 I have read that D. ordensis likes almost pure sand (though mine is in this "normal" drosera mix and doing fine) My D. ordensis was in a 90% silica sand mix with 10% peat for several months late last year. The result was a plant under stress. The mix had very little water holding capacity and struggled on a few occasions when I didn't top water on a VERY consistent basis. Since then I planted the D. ordensis on a equal mix perliate and peat, with vigorous growth and flowers! 8) -Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanW Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 My D. ordensis grows in 100% peat and it seems to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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